Beverly Edith Daws Madison
September 14, 1940 ~ November 5, 2011
Beverly Edith Daws Madison, 71, of Grand Lake, LA died at 8:20 PM on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Madison was born September 14, 1940 in Port Arthur, TX, was a graduate of Bishop Burnes High School and has lived in Grand Lake for the past forty-years. She worked at Lakeside National Bank as the bookkeeper for over ten years and as the head bookkeeper at American Bank of Commerce for a number of years. Mrs. Madison was the owner / operator of Children's World Day Care and was the co-owner of Mr. D's on the Bayou in Lake Charles for over twenty years. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed shopping fishing and crabbing, but her family was her life. She will always be remembered as a loving, kind, and generous wife, mother, and grandmother, who never met a stranger.
Mrs. Madison is survived by her husband of forty-six years, John Paul "Johnny" Madison of Grand Lake; daughter, Susan Madison Materne and husband Daniel of Lake Charles; son, Blake Edward Madison of Grand Lake and fiance'e, Lauren Seago; sisters, Dorothy Provost of Dallas, TX and Gloria Yeates of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Fay Daws of Port Arthur, TX; grandchildren, Katlyn Anne Materne, Amber Lynn Materne, and Tyler Leon Materne; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Edward Madison; parents, Jimmie and Mary Edith "Ada" Daws; and brothers, Jimmie Ray Daws and Lewis "Sonny" Daws.
Her funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Father Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a scripture service and rosary at 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 8:00 AM until 1:30 PM
The family would like to express a special word of thanks to everyone who had a special part in her care.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Beverly was always so nice to me. She always treated me like family. She will definitely be missed by all.
I always had a good time when I was with Bel. She always made me laugh even when she wasn't feeling well in the last couple of years. I have lots of fond memories of being with her and John. I remember when I was 10 years old and they took me out to eat at the Pitt Grill when it was on Ryan Street and Prien Lake Road and they let me play songs on the jukebox. That was high living! 15 years later I remember having a few too many margaritas with her. My favorite memories are remembering her in the last 10 years with Chase and Laura fishing at Big Lake. We had lots of good times. I'm so sorry she's gone and already miss seeing her smile.
I never knew anyone with a truer heart than Beverly. She saw sadness and tried to make gladness, despair and tried to help however she could. She loved her family so much and her friends so dear. There will be a big void without her but know that she is happy with God and we will all see her again soon Linda Jensen
I wanted to express my deepest sypathy at this time of loss.
john paul, susan, and blake i'm so sorry for ya'lls lost . I wish I had known bev was sick, I would have tried to go visist her. I will always remember everytime we went to the resturant she would come and sit and talk about family, I will truly miss her, she never met a stranger was a friend to many and loved by evryone, again my heartfelt condolences, Love, sue
R.I.P. MS BEVERLY….YOU WERE AN AMAZING WOMAN. AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.THROUGH YOUR KINDNESS YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE. I WILL BE FOREVER GREATFULL THAT I HAD YOU IN MY LIFE. YOU ALWAYS MADE ME PART OF YOUR FAMILY. EVEN THOUGH WE ALL CHOOSE DIFFERENT PATHS IN LIFE, EVERYTIME WE SEEN EACH OTHER IT WAS AS IF I HAD JUST SEEN YOU A DAY BEFORE AND NO TIME HAD PASSED. IT IS THE MEMORIES I WILL CHERISH FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. SOAR WITH THE ANGELS AND WATCH OVER ALL OF US UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN….I WILL MISS YOU. ALL MY LOVE A.S.M
She was more than a mother figure and so much more than a friend. I always called her my angel. She unselfishly played the roll as grandmother to Kenzi at school functions and was a mother figure for me. I am broken hearted for your loss.
I miss you each and every day nanny Bell, no one could ever replace you. You were such an amazing person, and I dont think I have ever known someone as strong as you.I miss seeing your face every holiday, your hugs, your laugh, your voice, your smile, I just miss you. I know youre in a better place now and i know youre a beautiful angwl. I cant wait to see you as I walk through heavens gatez. You taught me so much, helped me in many ways to be the girl I am today and I thank you for that. I love you so much nanny bell. Until we meet again, your Shae Shae.